How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cougar Creek Elementary School | Lakewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Arlington, WA | Marysville, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 422 | 668 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.4:1 | 20:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.6% | 40.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cougar Creek Elementary School | Lakewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,779 | $17,779 |
| District | Lakewood School District | Lakewood School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cougar Creek Elementary School | Lakewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.6% | 57.1% |
| African American | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.1% | 25.2% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 9.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cougar Creek Elementary School | Lakewood Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 844:1 | 445.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.1% | 27.8% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 2 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.